Press Releases
June 21, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, the people of Illinois and the United States are rightfully concerned about the recent smear and slander made by Democrat Whip Senator Dick Durbin. "After Democrat Whip Durbin likened U.S.
June 20, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement after Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) called the war in Iraq a "grotesque mistake" and "without success"on the floor of the House of Representatives:"Mrs. Pelosi's recent statements should come as a shock to the men and women of the U.S.
June 17, 2005
June 17, 2005Wilson Continues Call for Durbin Apology WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, two suspected terrorists were arrested last week for plotting to blow up a supermarket in California. If they are convicted and are sent to Guantanamo, they will be greeted by U.S.
June 17, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) issued the following statement after House passage of H.R. 2745, "The UN Reform Act of 2005." An amendment sponsored by Congressman Wilson was also included in the final legislation: "The world has entrusted the United Nations with the tremendous task of promoting peace and international cooperation across the globe," said Wilson.
June 15, 2005
A bipartisan U.S. Congressional taskforce, led by former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell, today released a report stressing the urgent need for reform at the United Nations.
June 13, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, Saddam Hussein was able to siphon almost $10 billion from a United Nations-administered program that was designed to provide food and care to the Iraqi people.
June 8, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, June is American Homeownership Month, recognizing the benefits of achieving the American Dream. As a former real estate attorney for 25 years, I know firsthand the joy of homeownership," said Wilson.
May 26, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, Ronald Reagan once said that, ‘the government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it.
May 25, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks regarding his support for the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 1815). The legislation was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives with an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 390 - 30.
May 24, 2005
Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) introduced the "Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act of 2005," (H.R. 2474). This legislation would provide a one time, tax credit up to $5,000 to help cover non-reimbursable expenses, including lost wages, incurred by living organ donors.